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Researchers collecting data on waterbirds and their eggs on the Niagara River (Ontario) | Photo: J.S. PollockMore than 70 percent of Environment Canada’s annual budget is devoted to S&T. Nearly two thirds of our employees work in S&T occupations, producing data and knowledge essential for policies, regulations, enforcement, and federal and international codes and standards. They conduct research to better understand wildlife, biodiversity, water, air, soil, climate, environmental prediction and environmental technologies. They monitor Canada’s ecosystems to understand what is changing, and to evaluate emerging threats. These essential services safeguard environmental quality and human health and security.

Environment Canada's scientific and technical knowledge is available here for users of S&T, including governments, environmental regulators, policy- and decision-makers, land-use planners, researchers, and industry.

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  • Science is Benefiting You

    Learn about the interesting freshwater science happening at the Canada Centre for Inland Waters and meet some of the people doing the research.

  • National Pollutant Release Inventory

    Explore the National Pollutant Release Inventory for data and information about releases (air, water and land), disposals and recycling of pollutants in Canada, including comprehensive summaries and trends of emissions of key air pollutants.  Check out the NPRI maps, search tools, downloadable databases and more.

  • International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008

    Launched on March 1, 2007, International Polar Year is the largest ever international program of coordinated, interdisciplinary science focussed on the Arctic and Antarctic.  Globally, the initiative involves over 200 projects, sponsored by 63 nations, including Canada.  Results and knowledge gained from IPY will provide sound advice to those who will need to make critical decisions regarding Canada's North.

  • EnviroZine: Articles on Science and Technology

    These articles explain some of the latest research and development that is taking place at Environment Canada to contribute to the department's leadership role in science and technology.

  • Science and Technology Into Action

    This research impact series tells the story of tangible environmental, social and economic benefits that were generated through Science and Technology activities and which influence regulations, strategies, policies and management decisions.

  • Great Lakes Science and Research

    Use the links on this page to search through a variety of sites to find the information related to Great Lakes science and research issues.

Date Modified: 2009-05-06

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